Saint Patrick School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 396 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Patrick School
Pre-K	46
Kind	38
1	52
2	44
3	39
4	43
5	43
6	28
7	29
8	34

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Year Founded

1947

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Student Body

Total Students

396 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Saint Patrick students wear uniforms consisting of blue pants, white shirts, belts and school shoes for boys. Jumpers, white shirts, skirts, and school shoes for girls.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition Scholarships available for qualified applicants. Please contact the admissions office for more information

Admissions Director

Mrs. Antoinette Oliverio, Principal

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FencingSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersBrownies and Girl Scouts

Chess ClubCub/Boy Scouts

DramaGeography Bee

Peer mediationPrayer partners

Quiz BowlStudent Council

Technology ClubYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

School Notes

Saint Patrick School was founded in 1947 and is an elementary school under the guidance of the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg and the pastor of Saint Patrick Parish.
Our school serves students in preschool through the 8th grade from the Saint Patrick Parish, as well as students from outside the parish. All faiths are welcome.
Saint Patrick School exists to develop the spiritual, intellectual, creative, and physical needs of students, thus preparing them to meet the challenges of modern life.
The beliefs and traditions of the Catholic faith provide the foundation for a child-sensitive school environment.
All faiths welcome!

Highlights

Full Day Kindergarten
Promotes Catholic Faith and Values
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Middle States Accreditation
Dedicated Certified Teachers
Spanish instruction for all grades
Scored in the top 7% nationally on the 2014 Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
Wide Variety of Extracurricular Activities
Community Oriented & supportive climate
Before and after school program available
Support services available IAW Act 89

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Saint Patrick School offer?

Saint Patrick School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Saint Patrick School's ranking?

Saint Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Saint Patrick School?

The application deadline for Saint Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

The promise of another great year at SPS! We wouldn't send our kids (7th and 8th grade) anywhere else....we know that when our kids leave this school they won't just be ready for high school, they will be ready to excel there.

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $8,525 for elementary schools and $8,880 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).